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1
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12:25
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4RACING WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
LIKE A PRAYER (8) showed good improvement in her last start over 1450m on this course. She set the pace and stayed on well to finish third. She is a progressive type and with the services of Phelisile Mongqawa, she should find herself in the winner's enclosure. HIGHVELD STORM (4) stayed on well when third of 15 over 1400m last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. He is having his peak run and rates well as one of the leading contenders. OKLAHOMA TWISTER (3) stayed on well when third of 11 over 1450m on this course last time. If repeating that effort, he should be fighting out the finish. SUMMER SHADE (6) is better than his last start run over 1160m at Turffontein would suggest. He has finished second once and third twice from four starts on this course. Has each-way claims. |
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2
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01:00
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE 2000m
SHES EVERYTHING (3) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1800m at this track. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. INSTANT ATTRACTION (4) turned in a strong run last time when third at this track just nine days ago. Backing up quickly over the longer journey. Nice run last time and is a definite winning chance. LUNAR RAINBOW (5) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 2000m at Turffontein Standside. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SPIRIT IN THE WIND (1) is a four-year-old filly yet to find the frame after 11 runs. Failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last start, beaten 7 lengths into sixth over 1600m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Don't underestimate. |
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3
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01:35
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WWW.TAB4RACING.COM MAIDEN PLATE 1500m
SPY STORY (2) is a 16-start maiden who has been in the money four times, Could only manage fourth last time out over 1600m at Turffontein Standside. Has recorded three top-three finishes from 11 runs at this venue. Among the leading players. PAGE BOY (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Strips fitter and can feature. CHARIOT OF FIRE (3) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish tenth at the latest run over 1400m at this track. Among the chances while fresh. HONG KONG LUCKY (5) returns from the paddock after running in a small field on debut missing the frame by 6 lengths at Turffontein Inside over 1200m. Rates a place chance. |
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4
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02:10
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RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MAIDEN PLATE 1500m
AURORA GREEN (7) stepped out on her debut over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago and finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Expected to improve and will pay to follow up. FLIGHTLIGHT (8) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1450m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MATTIAZO (2) is on debut for the David Nieuwenhuizen stable. Four-year-old filly by Silvano and was purchased for ZAR R 400,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2022 National Yearling Sale). Keep a close eye out for a positive market move. GHOSTBUSTER (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1450m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat. |
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5
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02:45
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TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 FM 87 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1800m
RANI OF KITTUR (2) saluted last start at this track over this distance. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including two wins. Has a high cruising speed. Will prove tough to beat. DIMAKO'S JET (5) last raced when successful by a long neck over 1800m at Turffontein Inside 11 weeks ago. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. KADIZORA (7) recorded another placing last time out when third over 2000m at this track. Yet to win at the distance but has recorded two minor placings. Good chance to break through. MOUNT ETNA (1) was beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track last time out. Better than recent efforts suggest. |
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6
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03:20
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BOOK FOR GUINEAS DAY 1 FEBRUARY FM 71 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1800m
DESTINY OF FIRE (2) recorded a strong maiden win over 1600m at Turffontein Standside last time, getting there by 1.4 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and she should be in the finish. ANCIENT WISDOM (1) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Capable of playing a major role. FREE IN SEATTLE (5) ran a good race last start to finish second over 2000m at this track. May appreciate coming back in journey. Must contend with a wide draw but is a real danger. SENSORIA (4) turned things around last start and got the job done by a head over 1600m at this track. Solid top-three prospects. |
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7
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03:53
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FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 96 HANDICAP 1200m
SUTHERLAND (12) lines up for the first time since November 28. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. CHIEFTAIN (3) finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at Turffontein Standside a month ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will prove tough to beat. EDWARD RYE (8) finished third last time over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 5 lengths. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. NIGHT BOMBER (9) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 9/11/2024, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths over 1100m at Kenilworth. Has switched to the Barend Botes stable. Comes here with definite top-three claims. |
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8
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04:28
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY MR 72 HANDICAP 1000m
CAPTAIN EFFICIENT (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. TIGER STORM (3) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by 0.8 lengths. Shaping up nicely and he is definitely worth including. SMITH AND WESSON (1) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. VAR PARK (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on January 18 when beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth at Turffontein Standside over 1000m. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove hard to beat. |
